Coverage dated October 14, 2026 to October 15, 2026

FIFA set for rule change after Balogun red card row at the World Cup: reports

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The governing body's council is expected to prohibit disciplinary committees from overturning match suspensions.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

New York Post
Gianni Infantino fixed US World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s red card after Trump call: FIFA sources (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 14, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Leaked internal documents show FIFA rushing an emergency rule change after Infantino intervened to overturn the World Cup red card following a call from President Trump.
Hawaiitribune Herald
FIFA set for rule change to avoid repeat of Balogun incident (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)
Published Oct 15, 2026
Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description
LONDON — FIFA is set to amend its rules to prevent a repeat of the hugely controversial Folarin Balogun case, sources told the Press Association.
Al Jazeera
FIFA set for rule change after Balogun red card row at the World Cup: reports (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Oct 15, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
The governing body's council is expected to prohibit disciplinary committees from overturning match suspensions.
Fox News
Trump's intervention in Folarin Balogun red card prompts FIFA to revisit suspension rules: reports (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 15, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Folarin Balogun's controversial red card reversal after Trump called Gianni Infantino is prompting FIFA to amend suspension rules at Thursday's meeting.

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